Lowell School District seeks outstanding candidates for the position of part-time Cafeteria Assistant for the Lowell Food Service Program, starting January 7, 2019.

Position: To improve student achievement by preparing school meals for students in compliance with USDA administered child nutrition programs.

Work schedule is typically: 175 student contact days annually. September through mid-June, weekdays from 9:00 am-12:45 pm. This is a 3.75 hour per day position. Future work days and hours may vary as needed. Additional hours may be required as needed.

Salary: This is a classified position; Salary schedule and benefits are determined by current classified contract.

Responsible to: Food Service Director and Superintendent.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

*Ability to perform all required kitchen assistant duties. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

*Must have appropriate interpersonal skills with children and adults

*Must interface with students, the public and staff in a professional, positive and service oriented manner

*Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures

*Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and submit fingerprints

*Ability to perform job duties as described on attached job description and maintain consistent attendance

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Applications will be accepted through December 20, 2018, and thereafter job post will remain open until position is filled.

Online applications accepted through www.lowell.k12.or.us (Employment Opportunities).

Lowell School District current employees may respond with letter of interest. Additional references or information to be provided upon request.

Applications are also available in the High School office. Send completed application to the

Lowell District Office, attention: Michelle Stephens 65 S Pioneer, Lowell Oregon 97452

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

TITLE:                                  Cafeteria Cook       

JOB TYPE:                           This is a classified position

ASSIGNMENT:  

Perform semi-skilled work in the preparation of meals which may include cooking tasks of limited complexity.

Maintain sanitation standards and perform other related work as required.

RESPONSIBLE TO:        Food Service Director

DUTIES:

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks found in positions of this classification.)

1. Measure and assemble ingredients and otherwise assist in preparing meal components for baking and cooking.
2. Under instructions, cook or bake meal components, desserts, and bread.
3. Assemble meals, such as sandwiches, salads, and fruit dishes. Cut prepared foods and
4. vegetables to appropriate portions. Heat prepared foods such as pizza, corn dogs, burritos, and bagels.
5. Set up and prepare serving areas. Serve clients, clean and sanitize kitchen and eating areas. Wash and sanitize
6. dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
7. Load, unload, and store food stuff and cleaning supplies to maintain acceptable inventory levels.
8. Assist in training new employees, temporaries and student helpers.

Supervisory Relationships

Reports to a Food Service Director or assistant coordinator and may receive technical instructions from a higher level food service worker. May oversee the work of other temporaries and student helpers.

Duties

1. Ability read and follow simple instructions. Ability to comprehend safety and sanitation regulations.
2. Ability to adapt to work routines and perform work independent of direct supervision.
3. Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators and others.
4. Good physical condition to perform lifting (up to 50 pounds) and storage of food and kitchen supply inventories.
5. Ability to obtain a State Food Handlers' Certificate is a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications for Class Entry

Sufficient education to perform arithmetic computations, simple measurements, and understand verbal and written instructions. No experience in institutional food service is required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a kitchen and cafeteria environment which includes heating and cooking equipment such as ovens and burners. Work also requires lifting of food items up to 50 pounds, storing of such items in freezers, and requires prolonged standing and walking.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. 1. Some knowledge of institutional food service and commercial cooking equipment.
2. Knowledge of safety and sanitation standards associated with food service and preparation.
3. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to read and follow technical instructions of limited complexity.
4. Familiarity with the USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines.
5. Ability to perform and comprehend arithmetic computations for use in calculating volume food preparation and planned servings.
6. Ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators and others.
7. Good physical condition to perform lifting (up to 50 pounds) and storage of food and supply inventories.

CONDITIONS:     

1. This is a classified position.

SALARY:

1      Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.

2. The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Revised 8-27-12